Advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc.
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Firm
Nations Financial Group, Inc.
Location
Dubuque, IA 52001
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
41 years
Joseph Bernardi is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Nations Financial Group, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Bernardi serves as President of Bernardi Group, LLC, where he acts as an investment advisor. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of proprietary model portfolios and outside managers to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.
Based on Nations Financial Group, Inc.
Based on Nations Financial Group, Inc.
Financial Consulting services charged on a one-time basis, fee varies and is negotiated per client agreement.
$0+: Up to 2.25% for discretionary, non-discretionary, and sub-adviser advisory accounts (additional transaction or trading costs may apply) $0+: Up to 2.50% for all-inclusive wrap accounts (NFGI Wrap) where transaction costs are included in the fee $0+: 0.10% - 0.30% for NFGI 401K Portfolios offered as 3(38) manager $0+: Up to 1.50% for NFGI Portfolios, may be discounted by the IAR
Commissions earned by IARs acting as registered representatives on securities transactions in commission-based brokerage accounts.
Account minimum: $25,000
40 Main St., Suite 103
Dubuque, IA 52001
Iowa · Texas
Nations Financial Group, Inc.
2019 - Present (7 years)
Wunderlich Securities, Inc.
2015 - 2019 (4 years)
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